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X-Verse SG909 review: 97 specs compared

Avg. price:~£410Max flight time:45 minVideo resolution:4KMax transmission distance:6 km

X-Verse SG909 Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 2 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

X-Verse SG909
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components

35%

7.4

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

7.4

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▲Better than 63% of drones
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the drone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drone with a good balance between flight quality, camera features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

▲Better than 62%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components

26%

7.8

Flight

24%

6.6

Camera

20%

8.2

Safety

16%

7.3

Connectivity

14%

6.9

Battery & Design

▲Better than 75%
7.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models

7.4

Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 8.0 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.8

Average grade

20%

5.8

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
2 reviews, average 7.3/10. We use 5 reviews; the 3 missing count as the category's typical 8.1: (7.3 × 2 + 8.1 × 3) ÷ 5 = 7.8. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 58%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
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Technical Specifications of drone X-Verse SG909

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components:

26%

7.8

Flight

24%

6.6

Camera

20%

8.2

Safety

16%

7.3

Connectivity

14%

6.9

Battery & Design

7.4
Reviews score
7.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the drone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drone with a good balance between flight quality, camera features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

7.7
Max flight time
45 min
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 45 min, longer than 94.5% of drones and equal to 1.5% of drones.
Max flight distance
6 km
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 6 km, farther than 64.6% of drones and equal to 3.9% of drones.
Limited by the controller range.
Max flight speed
?
Max wind resistance
10 m/s
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 10 m/s, lower than 59.7% of drones and equal to 5% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
?
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Video resolution
4K
This drone records video at 4K, higher than 45.5% of drones and equal to 10.4% of drones.
4K camera
yes
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
?
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 8 MP, lower than 66% of drones and equal to 8.7% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
60 Mbps
Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
This drone has a max movie bitrate of 60 Mbps, lower than 75% of drones and equal to 9.2% of drones.
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Obstacle detection
yes
This drone supports obstacle detection. 69.5% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS
This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 49.8% and the same as those of 17.1%.
Obstacle sensing directions
omnidirectional
This drone senses obstacles in omnidirectional directions, which is more comprehensive than that of 83.4% and the same as that of 16.6%.
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Max transmission distance
6 km
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 6 km, farther than 62.8% of drones and equal to 5.1% of drones.
Transmission latency
?
Video transmission system
Digital Transmission
This drone uses Digital Transmission for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 58.5% and the same as that used by 8.7%.
Live view quality
1080p@20 fps
This drone offers live view quality of 1080p@20 fps, lower-quality than 50.5% of drones and equal to 1.6% of drones.
Remote control
yes
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh, larger than 87.6% of drones and equal to 3.1% of drones.
Battery energy
57 Wh
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 57 Wh, higher than 81.8% of drones.
Charging time
420 min
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 420 min, slower than 99.4% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Weight
764 g
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 764 g, heavier than 81.4% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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X-Verse SG909 vs the average drone

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  • 25 min longer flight time
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (45 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    45 min vs 20 min
  • Supports obstacle detection
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • More advanced stabilization
    This drone uses 3-Axis Mechanical + EIS image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    3-Axis Mechanical + EIS vs EIS (Digital)
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • 2,800 mAh more battery capacity
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (5,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2,200 mAh.
    5,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • Supports low-light mode
    This drone supports low-light mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 39.82 Wh more battery energy
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (57 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    57 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • Built-in display
    This drone has a built-in display, while the average drone does not.
  • 25 min longer flight time
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (45 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    45 min vs 20 min
  • 5 km longer flight distance
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (6 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Limited by the controller range.
    6 km vs 1 km
  • More advanced stabilization
    This drone uses 3-Axis Mechanical + EIS image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    3-Axis Mechanical + EIS vs EIS (Digital)
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • Supports low-light mode
    This drone supports low-light mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports HDR mode
    This drone supports HDR mode, while the average drone does not.
    HDR imaging is supported.
  • More color profile options
    This drone supports HDR color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    HDR vs Normal
  • Supports panorama mode
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Higher photo resolution
    This drone offers higher photo resolution than the average drone (7680x4320 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    7680x4320 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • Supports obstacle detection
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports QuickShots
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • 3.07x lower takeoff weight
    This drone has a lower max takeoff weight than the average drone (764 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    764 g vs 249 g
  • 1 more flight modes
    This drone offers more intelligent flight modes than the average drone (5 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    Follow Me, POI, Waypoint Flight, QuickShots, Hyperlapse
    5 vs 4
  • Built-in display
    This drone has a built-in display, while the average drone does not.
  • 5 km longer transmission range
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (6 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    6 km vs 1 km
  • 2,800 mAh more battery capacity
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (5,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2,200 mAh.
    5,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 39.82 Wh more battery energy
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (57 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    57 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • More modern charging port
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • Lower video resolution
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K vs 4K/100 fps
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • 330 min longer charging time
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (420 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    420 min vs 90 min
  • 3.11x higher weight
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (764 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    764 g vs 246 g
  • 0.7 m/s lower wind resistance
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (10 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    10 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • Fewer photo format options
    This drone supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • More basic transmission system
    This drone uses Digital Transmission for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Digital Transmission vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 40 Mbps lower video bitrate
    This drone supports a lower maximum video bitrate than the average drone (60 Mbps vs 100 Mbps). The average drone supports a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps.
    60 Mbps vs 100 Mbps
  • 2.05x more expensive
    X-Verse SG909 is more expensive than the average drone (£410 vs £200).
    £410 vs £200
  • 0.7 m/s lower wind resistance
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (10 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    10 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • Lower video resolution
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K vs 4K/100 fps
  • Fewer photo format options
    This drone supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • 40 Mbps lower video bitrate
    This drone supports a lower maximum video bitrate than the average drone (60 Mbps vs 100 Mbps). The average drone supports a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps.
    60 Mbps vs 100 Mbps
  • Narrower aperture
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.4 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2
  • Narrower tilt range
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (-90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    -90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • 4 MP less camera resolution
    This drone has fewer main camera megapixels than the average drone (8 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP on the main camera.
    8 MP vs 12 MP
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • More basic transmission system
    This drone uses Digital Transmission for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Digital Transmission vs SkyLink 2.0
  • More basic controller
    This drone uses the ZLL 5.5-inch Touch Screen Remote Control controller, while the average drone uses LiteRadio 4 SE.
    ZLL 5.5-inch Touch Screen Remote Control vs LiteRadio 4 SE
  • Lower live view quality
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (1080p@20 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@20 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 330 min longer charging time
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (420 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    420 min vs 90 min
  • 3.11x higher weight
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (764 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    764 g vs 246 g
  • 215 mm longer body length
    This drone is longer than the average drone (490 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    490 mm vs 275 mm
  • 47.5 mm taller body height
    This drone is taller than the average drone (110 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    110 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 29 mm wider width
    This drone is wider than the average drone (270 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    270 mm vs 241 mm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.5
meilleursdrones.fr
✓ explicit
16/10/2025
Hands-on review · 4K long-range drone
Verdict
The X-Verse SG909 flies about 45 minutes per battery with a 6 km range and steady 4K video, but its 7-hour charge and 764g weight are drawbacks.
6.0
developpement-pellicule.fr
✓ explicit
26/11/2025
Field test · Gimbal camera drone
Verdict
The X-Verse SG909 suits experienced amateurs, but its 4K footage looks soft and its signal drops well short of the claimed 6 km.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about X-Verse SG909

  • High-capacity 5000mAh battery providing an impressive advertised flight time of up to 45 minutes
  • Stable footage thanks to the mechanical 3-axis gimbal and Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)
  • Convenient 5.5-inch touchscreen remote control that eliminates the need for a separate smartphone
  • Safety features include 360° laser obstacle avoidance with a 20-meter detection range
  • Brushless motors offer quieter operation, higher efficiency, and better wind resistance (Class 5)
  • Versatile flight modes such as GPS Follow-Me, 360° Surround Flight, and One-Key Return
  • Unique built-in 'gift device' for aerial drops/parabolic throws

What customers don't like about X-Verse SG909

  • Inconsistent obstacle avoidance; some models reportedly do not include the sensor despite marketing claims
  • Steep learning curve for beginners requiring frequent calibration and firmware updates
  • Poor English translation in the instruction manual, making initial setup difficult
  • Reported technical glitches such as uneven blade rotation at low throttle and occasional controller interference
  • GPS precision may be lower compared to premium brands like DJI
  • Heavy build (approx. 539g) requires registration in most jurisdictions

Verdict

The X-Verse SG909 (ZLL Beast) is a high-performance 4K quadcopter featuring a 3-axis mechanical gimbal with EIS for stable 3840x2160P footage and a long-range 5.8GHz digital transmission system reaching up to 6km. It is powered by brushless motors and a high-capacity 11.4V 5000mAh battery that provides an impressive 45-minute flight time, while safety is bolstered by a 360° omnidirectional laser obstacle avoidance system and dual-mode GPS/GLONASS positioning. Main pros include its standalone 5.5-inch touch-screen remote that removes the need for a smartphone, a built-in airdrop gift mechanism, and robust wind resistance due to its 750g-764g takeoff weight. Notable cons include its significant weight which requires registration in most regions, a lengthy 7-hour battery charging time, and the touch-screen remote version's lack of support for mobile app connectivity.

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